Round pierced gallery tops graduated bowl with pendant finial; three cast openwork supports provide rings for three chains which hang from upper small round gallery with loop for hanging. Marked on gallery. H: 605mm. Previous repairs.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 55
BRASS ETERNAL LIGHT
Warsaw, c. 1900; Master: Schiffers & Co.
Round pierced gallery tops graduated bowl with pendant finial; three cast openwork supports provide rings for three chains which hang from upper small round gallery with loop for hanging. Marked on gallery. H: 605mm. Previous repairs.
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $300
It is unusual for a brass object to bear hallmarks; the manufacturer, a Jewish firm in Warsaw, was proud of their workmanship.